tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8756960327898935300..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Well, it HAD been a great day...Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67027765589966853952013-07-02T11:43:00.320-04:002013-07-02T11:43:00.320-04:00Yep, things worked out, now on to other things.Yep, things worked out, now on to other things.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-25211642210828314872013-07-02T11:41:43.389-04:002013-07-02T11:41:43.389-04:00That is exactly right, thanks for the laugh!That is exactly right, thanks for the laugh!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12498331011642297302013-07-02T11:40:34.552-04:002013-07-02T11:40:34.552-04:00Wishful thinking Donna. Hopefully they will have t...Wishful thinking Donna. Hopefully they will have this all sorted out this week so we know where everything stands and will have less to think about.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77896795630267645852013-07-02T11:38:40.686-04:002013-07-02T11:38:40.686-04:00Thanks George for you confidence in us!Thanks George for you confidence in us!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17303675814969169612013-07-02T11:37:45.487-04:002013-07-02T11:37:45.487-04:00Chris, dream on because it is never going to happe...Chris, dream on because it is never going to happen! I look at how Kevin and I conserve everything. We don't create much garbage, we are careful with water and our fuel consumption and just about everything else but when we see the amount of garage here that is thrown out and the unnecessary driving people do, the little bit we are doing is nothing and makes us wonder why we even try. We really wish that people would be more careful but I don't see that happening any time soon.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75904044860143490472013-07-02T11:31:05.584-04:002013-07-02T11:31:05.584-04:00Luckily it was just nasty to look at in the toilet...Luckily it was just nasty to look at in the toilets but there wasn't any spillage so other than regular cleanup there was nothing seriously bad about the situation, it is more the thought of what could have happened.<br /><br />Yeah, not to happy that the contractor didn't call to say that he wasn't pumping us out last week. Then we could have been proactive and done something about it before this situation happened. Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67199661442866393482013-07-02T11:25:32.367-04:002013-07-02T11:25:32.367-04:00There was no spillage so really other than Kevin t...There was no spillage so really other than Kevin trying to unplug the toilet (which wasn't pleasant!) there wasn't really any major cleanup.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45673905634364120012013-07-02T11:23:32.911-04:002013-07-02T11:23:32.911-04:00I don't necessarily think that he wanted to sp...I don't necessarily think that he wanted to speak to a board member just for the ok to go ahead and come out to pump them but more as a statement to say maybe you should have stuck with me.<br /><br />It's not really a difficult job just a very, very busy one especially in July and August. The time will certainly fly by for us.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62061659225726825612013-07-02T11:19:22.120-04:002013-07-02T11:19:22.120-04:00You are exactly right. Being our first time workin...You are exactly right. Being our first time working at a campground with holding tanks it is definitely a learning curve. We know that we are not wasteful and it takes a long time for us to full up our motorhome tank but it is entirely different here and with a full camp and lots of day use people it doesn't take long to fill them up. They will now be checked regularly.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10716751983143415432013-07-02T11:16:09.401-04:002013-07-02T11:16:09.401-04:00All in all we would rather be looking after the ca...All in all we would rather be looking after the campground and all it's issues than sitting behind a desk all week.<br /><br />The board hasn't made a decision yet, they will have to have a meeting about it first. Almost everyone is hoping they will go with the former guy, he knows the parks tanks well and how often they need to be pumped out.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76293715470173815792013-07-02T11:12:43.604-04:002013-07-02T11:12:43.604-04:00Yep, there is and actually Kevin's hair needs ...Yep, there is and actually Kevin's hair needs to be cut, just have to find the time to do it!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12318938809280828432013-07-02T11:11:38.517-04:002013-07-02T11:11:38.517-04:00Not sure what the "Naked City Campground"...Not sure what the "Naked City Campground" is?Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3235445366413438792013-07-02T11:10:22.705-04:002013-07-02T11:10:22.705-04:00Yes, they are pretty close to the lake and there a...Yes, they are pretty close to the lake and there are also lots of underground springs so the holding tanks are necessary. As it turns out it wasn't the amount of toilet paper used that caused the problem but the full tank.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54943744887924831522013-07-02T11:06:01.168-04:002013-07-02T11:06:01.168-04:00That would be nice! :)That would be nice! :)Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69594698499243692932013-07-02T11:05:19.956-04:002013-07-02T11:05:19.956-04:00So far there's nothing that we can't handl...So far there's nothing that we can't handle, just hope it stays that way.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48639829911773335682013-07-02T11:04:09.950-04:002013-07-02T11:04:09.950-04:00You betcha! That is what is keeping us going, it i...You betcha! That is what is keeping us going, it is all worth it for those 7 months off this winter. Especially when 4 of them will be in Africa!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13568097821666698502013-07-02T11:02:24.089-04:002013-07-02T11:02:24.089-04:00Only the last part of the day!Only the last part of the day!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37904132529340008852013-07-01T09:51:14.082-04:002013-07-01T09:51:14.082-04:00Such a very busy day, the joys of campground manag...Such a very busy day, the joys of campground management, but at least you got er done.<br />Good job guys!our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91482345199887665612013-07-01T08:38:35.253-04:002013-07-01T08:38:35.253-04:00Crap and politics, the two go hand and hand. John ...Crap and politics, the two go hand and hand. John Crapper, the man who invented the flush toilet and Politics, from the word " poly" meaning many, and the word " ticks" meaning blood sucking parasites.<br />Hope everything flows smoothly from now on.<br />Cheersjohn bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491423429997404339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5214312262520766482013-06-30T22:43:34.844-04:002013-06-30T22:43:34.844-04:00Hopefully yhe board will be able to fine the first...Hopefully yhe board will be able to fine the first contractor and then it would be nice if they'd split it with you, afterall he did not fulfill what he was hired to do. and then to not contact you on a busy weekend is really poor biz practice.<br />hope you fare better tomorrowDonna W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05019476423396804316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78561080943701225672013-06-30T20:43:18.135-04:002013-06-30T20:43:18.135-04:00Dear Kevin and Ruth,
I loved today's story! Y...Dear Kevin and Ruth,<br /><br />I loved today's story! You two are intrepid! You never give up!<br /><br />GeorgeTioga Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789229952691004801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43835808352688782582013-06-30T20:38:59.459-04:002013-06-30T20:38:59.459-04:00I know I'll get flack for this but people who ...I know I'll get flack for this but people who use these parks need to remember they are out in nature, not in the middle of a big city. They need to conserve water when they shower. In the toielet area, of course, I am of the belief that if it's yellow, well, you know how the saying goes. <br /><br />Toilet paper, my dad gave us a lecture when we were kids. He said, toilet paper comes in small squares for a reason. The size of the paper matches the size of well, again you know how this goes. I go nuts when I hear the roll taking off like a jet in flight. They have no idea the damage they do to equipment, septic and holding tanks, not to mention nature. Even if you cart it off you still have to dump it somewhere or process it. <br /><br />Reality of life. Well, now I feel better.<br /><br />As for you guys, now you know big crowds requre more dumping and that you can't rely on just one provider. Glad you got it fixed. living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44179325251785845522013-06-30T18:40:18.968-04:002013-06-30T18:40:18.968-04:00I mean they are SOOOOO lucky to have you two. Rea...I mean they are SOOOOO lucky to have you two. Really well handled given the messiness of the whole situation literally and figuratively. Sure hope you get the huge bonus you deserve for this. I think I might can the guy with the contract. He "thought you knew"....what??? Sounds like a breach of contract to me to not show up and not contact. Back to the guy who rescued you for full time would be my plan.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87766411856510907272013-06-30T14:38:53.781-04:002013-06-30T14:38:53.781-04:00Yuk! I think I would have needed about 10 showers ...Yuk! I think I would have needed about 10 showers after that episode! Good job at getting things taken care of. I'm with Mary-Pat, they need to give you two more credit for your ability to manage! Grace (in Tucson)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39767690573372791772013-06-30T14:20:20.090-04:002013-06-30T14:20:20.090-04:00WOW! Shit happens! is certainly a true statement ...WOW! Shit happens! is certainly a true statement of affairs for you. I think it's about time for the Board to recognize that it's hired Superman and Wonder Woman and need to reevaluate who, exactly, needs the authority to act in situations like yesterday. You have both proved your worth ten fold. Come on Board Members, give Kevin the ability to continue to manage with the competence he's capable of.<br /><br />I remember thinking, when we discussed your summer employment, that it sounded like a difficult job. That's not to say, unenjoyable. I'm sure there're lots of fun things, and certainly a lot of satisfying, job well-done activities. But, not getting rid of sewage (black water especially) is tantamount to disaster!!!! I'm in awe!!!mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.com